We were surprised to arrive at Galapita and find a completely unkept gate, where we had to wait for an old man to turn up who didn't speak a word of English and seemed pretty grumpy. He brought us to the main area of the lodge over a badly kept path, sidestepping rubbish on the way, and when we saw... More

I'd echo the previous comment, the website made this place look very luxurious and I looked forward to activities that just weren't available. The site is very beautiful but quite shabby although while we were the only guests it was lovely and peaceful. Because of the open nature of the rooms when the place is busy privacy becomes an issue.... More

We wanted to stay in an eco lodge near to Yala national park and Galapita looked the obvious choice from the guide books. The website also looked really slick - a long way from the reality unfortunately. Our first difficulty was in contacting Galapita - the number in the guide book did not work and, after finding another phone number... More

We booked Galapita directly, looking for somewhere different to stay - the web site promised various activities, including tyre tubing (sic), elephant watching and cycling. The accommodation is very very basic, although it is a lovely location by the river. None of the activities were available - we were told the tires "had burst". The staff tried hard, but there... More

We stayed one night in this lodge. It's about 15 km from the next city and a good start for Yala NP. The lodge is situated along a river. You can reach the logde via a walking bridge. The lodge is very basic. Expect no comfort here, but you will experience a lot of rest and it's back to nature.... More